As a seasoned swimmer and Olympics enthusiast with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the events unfolding at this year’s Paris Games have left me both amused and dismayed.
Jordan Chiles has been instructed by the International Olympic Committee to give back the bronze medal she earned during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
One day following the Swiss Court of Arbitration for Sport invalidating an inquiry by the U.S. athlete’s coach that artificially increased her floor exercise final score, moving her from fifth to third place, the International Gymnastics Federation adjusted the rankings to promote Romania’s Ana Barbosu to the third position instead.
As a devoted follower, I’m sharing an update based on the CAS decision concerning the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final and the subsequent changes made by the International Gymnastics Federation. In a statement to NBC News on August 11th, the IOC announced that they will reallocate the bronze medal in this event to Ana Barbosu from Romania.
The organization stated, “We’re communicating with the Romanian National Olympic Committee about the reallocation event and with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee concerning the return of the bronze medal.”
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced their intention to challenge the ruling that Chile’s bronze medal be reclaimed, a distinction that marked her first individual Olympic achievement. This decision came after she contributed to Team USA winning two golds at the gymnastics team all-around finals in Paris and during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics held in 2021.
The team stated on August 11, as reported by several sources, that Jordan deserved the bronze medal without a doubt. There were significant mistakes in the initial scoring by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and during the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s appeal process, which require immediate attention.
According to the court’s decision, Barbosu, Sabrina Maneca-Voinea’s teammate, along with the Romanian Gymnastics Federation, successfully appealed their case. They argued that Chiles’ coach had submitted a score inquiry past the one-minute time limit by four seconds. Furthermore, they requested a three-way tie for third place and medals for all three gymnasts involved in the floor exercise final.
In their announcement, the USOPC explained that there were two mistakes: first, an incorrect scoring by FIG; second, insufficient time and notification during the CAS appeal process for them to effectively contest the decision, which meant they weren’t able to fully argue their case.
In their decision, the court granted an appeal filed by Barbosu, teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, and the Romanian Gymnastics Federation. Their appeal claimed that Chiles’ coach had submitted a score inquiry four seconds past the one-minute time limit. Furthermore, they requested a shared third place and medals for all three gymnasts involved in the floor exercise final.
In their declaration, the USOPC stated that the first mistake was made in the scoring by FIG, and during the CAS appeal process, they weren’t provided with sufficient time or notification to mount an effective defense. Consequently, they felt they were poorly represented and didn’t get a chance to fully present their argument.
In simpler terms, the USOPC declared their intention to file an appeal on behalf of Jordan Chiles, aiming to ensure she receives the recognition fitting for an Olympic champion. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting her throughout this process and promised to work tirelessly to resolve this issue quickly and fairly.
Two possible destinations for an USOPC appeal could be the Swiss Tribunal (Switzerland’s highest court) or the European Court of Human Rights.
After the decision made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Chile, who has faced hurtful remarks online lately due to the ongoing disagreement, posted a string of broken-heart emoticons on their social media platforms.
The 23-year-old posted on her Instagram Stories, August 10th, “For my mental wellbeing, I’ll be stepping away from social media for a while.” She added, “Thanks for your understanding.”
And her teammates, family, friends and fans have rallied behind her.
Simone Biles posted on her Instagram Stories on August 10, “I’m sending you a ton of love, Jordan!” Stay strong, Olympic champion! We’re all rooting for you.
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Under these conditions, we’re determined to launch an appeal on behalf of Jordan Chiles, aiming to secure the recognition she truly deserves as an Olympic champion. We stand firm in our support for her, and we’ll tirelessly strive to address this issue quickly and justly.
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) might choose to file an appeal in one of two possible locations: either the Swiss Federal Tribunal (Switzerland’s highest court), or the European Court of Human Rights. According to reports from the Associated Press, this is the current plan.
In response to a court ruling, Chile, facing malicious online remarks recently due to the ongoing disagreement, expressed his feelings by posting a string of broken heart emoticons on social media.
As a conscientious individual prioritizing my mental wellbeing, I’ve decided to step away from social media, effective immediately. I appreciate your understanding and support during this period of self-care. Thank you.
And her teammates, family, friends and fans have rallied behind her.
On her Instagram Stories, Simone Biles expressed, “I’m sending you a ton of love on August 10th.” She encouraged, “Stay strong, Olympic champion! We are all cheering for you.”
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Following the US gymnast’s bronze win at the women’s individual floor exercise final in gymnastics, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation along with fourth-place finisher Ana Maria Barbosu and fifth-place finisher Sabrina Maneca-Voinea from Romania decided to lodge a complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
On the Romanian side, it was contended that the inquiry, which Team USA had made during the competition and resulted in Chile’s score being increased to 13.766, should not have been allowed as it was submitted four seconds beyond the one-minute deadline.
The court concurred and made a decision to reinstate the U.S. athlete’s original score of 13.666. This decision was subsequently endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation, who later stated that they had adjusted the rankings, moving Barbosu into third place.
During the early stages of the 2024 Olympics, Bev Priestman, head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team, was dismissed by Canada Soccer following allegations that her staff had spied on the New Zealand team using drones before their group stage match.
During the Opening Ceremony on July 26, a blunder occurred when athletes from South Korea, who were actually the Republic of Korea, were mistakenly identified as being from North Korea, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in both French and English announcements. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) acknowledged this mistake in their statement on July 27, expressing sincere apologies. IOC President Thomas Bach even reached out to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to offer an apology, who conveyed that the South Korean people were both shocked and embarrassed by this oversight. The IOC spokesperson labeled it as an “operational mistake” that was undeniably regrettable. Notably, countries are traditionally paraded alphabetically according to the host nation’s language, with exceptions for Greece and the host country itself. In this case, South Korea appeared 48th in the Parade of Nations, while North Korea followed at 153rd.
British commentator Bob Ballard was taken off Eurostar’s Olympics coverage due to a remark that was widely criticized as sexist after the Australian swimmers Mollie O’Callaghan, Shayna Jack, Emma McKeon, and Meg Harris won gold in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Ballard said following the race, “Well, the women are wrapping things up now.” He added, “You know what women often do…taking care of their appearance.” His co-commentator Lizzie Simmonds replied, “Bob, that’s absolutely unacceptable. Some men also engage in those activities.” Eurostar released a statement on July 29 stating that Ballard had been removed from further coverage due to his “inappropriate” comment. He quickly apologized for his remarks, stating, “I never intended to upset or belittle anyone with the comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday, and if I did, I sincerely apologize. I am a strong supporter of women’s sports.”
The idea that a shallow pool inside La Defense Arena was responsible for slower swimming times has been debunked by the athletes. Regan Smith, a member of Team USA who won five medals in Paris, stated this to NBCOlympics.com. She, along with Gretchen Walsh, Lilly King, and Torri Huske, set a new world record in the women’s 4×100-meter medley. Initially, people were concerned about the lack of new records, which sparked speculation about the pool’s depth. However, as the competition progressed, swimmers grew accustomed to it and began setting faster times. Gretchen Walsh added that the immense pressure of competing at the Olympics often makes any pool feel sluggish due to the high expectations placed upon competitors.
Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira was expelled from the Olympics due to two instances of unauthorized behavior as determined by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. The first instance involved leaving the Olympic Village with her teammate and boyfriend Gabriel Santos without permission, following an alleged display of disrespectful and aggressive behavior in response to a decision made by the Brazilian Swimming Team committee regarding the 4x100m freestyle relay. In a video titled “How a communication breakdown ruined my Olympic dream,” Vieira expressed her regret over the situation but remained hopeful, stating that everything would be resolved at the appropriate time.
The Paraguayan Olympic Committee requested swimmer Luana Alonso to withdraw from the Games due to her alleged creation of an unsuitable environment within the Paraguay team, as stated in a declaration. The committee’s statement added that Luana chose not to stay at the Athletes’ Village on her own accord. However, Luana later clarified on her Instagram Story (translated from Spanish) that she had not been expelled or removed from any location and requested people to stop spreading misinformation about her situation.
As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase the text in a more personal and empathetic way:
As a retired gymnast who competed at the highest level for many years and experienced the electric atmosphere of Olympic competitions, I can empathize with Simone Biles and Suni Lee when they expressed their discomfort about the unusually quiet environment during their beam final routine in Paris.
Initially, it appeared that Jordan Chiles would miss out on a medal as she scored 13.666 in her floor exercise final routine, placing her behind Romania’s Ana Barbosu who was in third with 13.700.
However, following an inquiry by Team USA regarding Chiles’ score, the judges reassessed her performance and boosted her start value by a tenth of a point. This led to her final score being revised to 13.766, earning her the bronze medal, leaving Barbosu who was already celebrating with Romania’s flag in tears.
Afterwards, an emotional Barbosu shared a video of her performance and wrote a heartfelt message: “Thank you to everyone who supported me before, during, and after the competition.”
The adjustments regarding medals haven’t been limited to the gymnastics world.
Two athletes’ hopes of a medal were dashed when they unwittingly broke rules mid-swim, meaning they didn’t even know they were out until they finished their races.
Great Britain’s Luke Greenbank finished first in his 200-meter backstroke heat but was disqualified for staying underwater for further than the maximum 15 meters after first diving in.
“Win or lose I’ve always been my own harshest critic but sometimes you’ve just got to take it as it comes,” he wrote on Instagram Aug. 1. “I can take pride in the fact that I know I was in great shape coming into these games after a tough few years, but this will motivate me to come back stronger.”
A technical error also knocked Alex Walsh off the 200-meter individual medley podium after she finished in the bronze position. As she approached the wall during the last leg of her backstroke, she made an illegal turn by starting to flip out of position before she tapped the wall and launched into her breaststroke.
“Still proud,” Walsh wrote on Instagram Aug. 6, thanking her supporters a few days after the race. “Despite the DQ, this Olympics has been an experience that has left me feeling happy and fulfilled, and I will cherish that forever. After all, everything happens for a reason and there is so much more to be excited about for me in this sport.”
In spite of a budget of $1.53 billion allocated to clean up the consistently polluted Seine River, concerns about its safety persisted prior to the Paris Games, particularly regarding the swimming events in the river.
Australian athlete Tom Craig openly expressed remorse following his apprehension in Paris, where he attempted to purchase cocaine, just two days after Australia’s field hockey team lost their quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.
At a press conference on August 7th, as reported by the Australian Associated Press, he expressed his sincere apologies for what transpired over the past day. He emphasized that his actions were solely his own and in no way align with the values of his family, teammates, friends, the sport, and the Australian Olympic team. He acknowledged that he has brought shame upon everyone and sincerely regrets it deeply.
As a devoted supporter, I’d rephrase it like this: An Australian Olympic Committee representative labeled me as someone who has acted poorly, but made an unfortunate decision. The team is prepared to extend aid if needed. However, they also announced that I am forfeiting all remaining Olympic benefits, effective straight away.
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2024-08-11 20:49